Animal Adoption Center

The mission of the AAC is to saving the lives of abandoned animals.

This is done primarily through our inviting downtown facility where the public can meet and interact with rescued animals while they wait for adoption.

Description:
The AAC enables homeless animals to be seen in a relaxed, downtown location. The Center houses 10-14 dogs and 12-15 cats at a time. This small, intimate environment allows for personal interaction between animals and their prospective adoptive parents, as well as opportunity for staff and volunteers to get to know the animals' individual personalities.

The cats are housed in a free roaming room "Kitty City" and its attached cattery, a fully enclosed outdoor space where they can soak up the sun, enjoy the fresh air, and watch the birds and butterflies that visit the garden next to the cattery.

The dogs roam about the Center and Boutique, nap in the comfortable enclosures of "Dog Town", or romp with friends in the Doggy Courtyard. The dogs stay at the Center only during hours of operation. Every night and during weekends, when the Center is closed, the dogs go home with foster families.

In addition to fostering, the community is invited to become involved in a variety of ways. Volunteer programs include dog walking, caretaking Kitty City, office assistance and driving to name a few possibilities. All volunteers play an essential role in helping these abandoned animals find homes.

All AAC animals are fully vaccinated and spayed or neutered.

The AAC can also assist qualified prospective adopters in their search for a specific breed or type of animal compatible with their lifestyle through networking with other rescue groups and animal welfare organizations.

Last but not least, the AAC is here to educate people on how to stop the killing of adoptable pets. Of the 68 million owned dogs and 73 million owned cats in the US, only 20% have been adopted. Every hour in US shelters 480 adoptable animals are put to death. Together we hope to put an end to the killing of adoptable animals, and envision a future where there are no more homeless pets.

Contact person: Lindsay Goldring, Operations Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (307) 739-2309

Address:

175 N. Glenwood Street (PO Box 8532) Jackson, WY 83002 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.animaladoptioncenter.org

Directions:

Directly across the street from St. John's Espiscopal church between Gill and Deloney. One block from the town sqaure.   Nearest Bus Stop: Miller Park, 1 minute walk

Last updated on November 24, 2009